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  • Netgear CAX80 | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 June 2020 202-11989-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Contact your Internet service provider for technical
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    Settings Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency 19 View Modem Router Initialization 19 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 20 Change the MTU to the Internet....29 Use keywords to block Internet sites 30 Block services from the Internet 32 Delete keywords from the blocked list 33
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    Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation 60 View or Change the Modem Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode 61 Chapter 6 Manage Your Modem Router Update the router firmware 63 Check for new firmware and update the router 63 Manually upload firmware to the router 64 Change the admin password 65 Enable
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Erase the settings 74 Restore the settings 75 the Reset button 81 Erase the settings 81 Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Modem Router USB device requirements 84 Connect a USB storage device to the router 84 Access a
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    WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 102 Specify VPN Service in the cable connections...124 Check the WiFi settings 124 Check the network settings 124 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 125 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You cannot access the Internet 128 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 129 Changes are not saved 130 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 130 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 131 Test the LAN path to your router 131 Test the path
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    This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Modem Router • Front panel LEDs and buttons • Rear Panel • Position Your Modem Router • Install and Activate Your Modem Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 8
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the modem router, Ethernet cable, and power adapter. Figure 1. Package contents Front panel LEDs and buttons Status LEDs are located on the front of the modem router. The WiFi and WPS buttons are
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Figure 2. Modem router LEDs and buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED on the top panel of the modem router. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual
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    Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 1. LED descriptions LED Power Downstream Upstream Online Multi Gig Port Description • Solid white. Power is supplied to the modem router. • Off. No power is supplied to the modem router at 100 Mbps. • Off. No device is connected. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 WiFi radio is operating. • Blinking. The modem router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Blinking. The modem router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • modem router. Table 2. in the modem router to connect to the modem router. This button
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Rear Panel The connections and button on the rear panel are shown in the following figure. Figure 3. Modem router rear panel Position Your Modem Router The modem on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the modem router and your other devices. • Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these: - Ceiling fans - Home security
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 2. Turn off and disconnect existing modems and routers. If you are replacing a modem that is currently connected in your home, unplug the modem and plug the new cable modem on the cable modem router to the power adapter to the cable modem router and plug the power adapter
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    modem router model number, which is CAX80. • Cable modem router serial number (on the product label). • Cable modem router MAC address (on the product label). 9. Activate your internet service. The following table lists activation contact information for ISPs that support your cable modem router
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 3. Activation contact information (Continued) Sparklight Spectrum Xfinity 1-877-692-2253 1-833-267-6094 http://xfinity.com/activate (Follow the prompts to activate) Note: Your ISP's contact information might change. You can
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    when you first access the modem router with an Internet browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency • View Modem Router Initialization • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency The starting frequency is automatically generated. For most Internet connections, you do not need to specify this information. If
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To view the status of the modem router initialization: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the modem router network. 2. Enter http://routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1. A login window opens. 3. Enter the
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 For the other sections in this the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshooting on page 123. Change the MTU Size The maximum Internet Settings 21 User Manual
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 4. Common MTU sizes MTU 1500 1472 1468 1460 Application The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Maximum size
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    3 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Log In to the Modem Router 24
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Connect to the Network You can connect to the modem router's network through that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or mobile device. 3. Press the WPS button on the modem router.
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The password is on the modem router label. you access the modem router, the modem router automatically checks to see if it can connect to your Internet service. To log in to the modem router: 1. Launch
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The first time you log in to the modem router, you are prompted to change enter the answers. 6. Click the Next button. 7. Click the Next button. The modem router connects to the Internet. The BASIC Home page displays the status of the Internet
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    allow or block access to the Internet • Use keywords to block Internet sites • Manage network access control lists • Schedule when to block Internet sites and services • Set up security event email notifications 28
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You can use access control to block or allow the network • View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network Control Access to the Internet 29 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The list displays. 8. To a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 35. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the to the Internet 30 User Manual
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • 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 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 • 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 addresses on page 44. Control Access to the Internet 33 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. Control Access to the Internet 34 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 5. Select the Turn on Access Control > 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 35 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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 set up email
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 10. To send alerts when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, select the Send Alerts Immediately check box. Email alerts email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log. Control Access to the Internet 37 User Manual
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    server • Change the Router's Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP settings • Specify the IP addresses that the modem router assigns • Disable the DHCP server feature in the modem router • Manage reserved LAN IP addresses • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections • Specify Basic WiFi Settings • Change
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 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 modem service service allows your modem router
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up a default DMZ server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The modem router is programmed to
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Change the Router's Device Name The modem router's default device name is based on its model number. This device name displays in the file manager when you browse your network. To change the modem subnets with the same IP scheme. Manage Network Settings 41 User Manual
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To change the modem router's LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. Manage Network Settings 42 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: 1. Launch a web browser the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. b. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Disable the DHCP server feature in the modem router By default, the modem router acts as a this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the modem router.
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Reserve an IP address To reserve next time the computer contacts the modem router's DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. Edit a reserved Manage Network Settings 45 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The reserved address that you want to delete. 6. Click the Delete button. The address is removed. Manage Network Settings 46 User Manual
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Use the WPS Wizard for 6. Select a setup method: • Push button. Click the WPS button on this page. • PIN Number. The page adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button. 7. Within two minutes Manage Network Settings 47 User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem router. To specify basic WiFi in a safe place. 8. To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu. In some regions, not all channels are available. Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. to join the network but limits the devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps. Manage Network Settings 49 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802. connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router admin user name and password. Manage Network Settings 50 User
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The change the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi password, enter a new password in the Password (Network Key) field. Manage Network Settings 51 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You must enter a phrase of 8 to 63 AES]. 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 Settings 52 User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 The router provides two default guest networks with the following names (SSIDs): • 2.4 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR GHz SSID is NETGEAR_Guest. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To change the SSID, enter a 32-character
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2- network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the Control the WiFi radios The modem router's internal WiFi radios
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router. You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WiFi On/Off button on the modem router, or you can log in to the modem . Manage Network Settings 55 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Your settings are saved. Set up a WiFi schedule You can turn off the WiFi signal from your modem router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For network without typing the WiFi password. Manage Network Settings 56 User Manual
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    WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To specify WPS modem router detects suspicious attempts to break into the modem router's WiFi settings by using the modem router's PIN through WPS. You can manually means that the modem router can use information from WiFi clients that support beamforming to
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To enable or disable implicit beamforming: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to .net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage Network Settings 58 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The user name is admin transfer speed. To set up Ethernet port aggregation, connect a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation and 802.3ad to Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2 on port aggregation Manage Network Settings 59 User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation If you are connecting a switch, make sure that your switch supports aggregation is supported on the device. If Ethernet port aggregation is supported, the or switch can support static LAG only. • Static. If your device supports a static link
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Note: You must enable static mode before you connect your device to Ethernet ports 1 and 2 on the router. f. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View or Change the Modem or switch can support static LAG only. • Static. If your device supports a static link Manual
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    Router This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and home network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Update the router firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password recovery • Recover the admin password • View
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Update the router firmware You can log in to the modem router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your modem router. Check for new firmware and update the router The modem router firmware (routing
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts. The update process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the modem router after updating. Manually upload firmware to the router
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 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 ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers The modem supported
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name you are prompted to enter the serial number of the modem router. The serial number is on the router label. 4. Enter the serial number of the modem router. 5. Click the Continue button.
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 8. Click the Login again button. A login window opens. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the modem and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red icon indicates that configuration problems exist for Modem Router 67 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Display the statistics of the of the port. - TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since the router was last started. - RxPkts. The number of packets received on this port since page. Manage Your Modem Router 68 User Manual
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. To change Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained. • Lease Expires. The date and time that the lease expires. Manage Your Modem Router 69 User Manual
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button. 7. To or news group visited or to which access was attempted. • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. Other information might be Modem Router 70 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You must set up email notifications in order to receive the logs. The router to . 5. To update this page, click the Refresh button. View event logs Event log captures inportant modem router events. Manage Your Modem Router 71 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To view the event log: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. Manage Your Modem Router 72 User Manual
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    Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 5. the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart router configuration file The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a configuration file. You can back
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Back up the settings To back up the modem router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device . The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Erase button. Manage Your Modem Router 74 User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware to the modem router and the modem router numbers, and symbols. It can
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    number for the remote router web interface using HTTPS. Choose a number from 1024 to 65534, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8443, which is a common alternate for HTTPS. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Your Modem Router 76 User Manual
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    , see Check for new firmware and update the router on page 63. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs The LEDs on the top panel of the modem router indicate activities and
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. The LED Control are saved. Set the NTP Server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR NTP server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To set the NTP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a The NTP Settings page displays. 5. Select an NTP server radio button: • Use the default NETGEAR NTP server • Set your preferred NTP server 6. If you selected the Set your preferred NTP
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 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 modem router automatically change the modem router's
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 and hold the Reset button for at least five seconds. 3. Release the Reset button. The Power LED starts blinking. When the about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if you are Modem Router 81 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link,
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    flash drive or hard drive. Do not connect a computer, USB modem, CD drive, or DVD drive to a USB port on the modem router. The chapter contains the following sections: • USB device requirements a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 83
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 USB device requirements The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visit kb.netgear (LAN). Share USB Storage Devices 84 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 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 modem Share USB Storage Devices 85 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive. The Map Network Drive window opens. 7. Select the drive to allow or block access to the Internet on page 29. Share USB Storage Devices 86 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. Click the Connect button. A window Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the modem router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault: • Windows 10 • Windows 8.1 •
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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 site. Set up a USB hard drive on a Mac We
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Prepare to back up a large amount of data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we data, see Prepare to back up a large amount of data on page 89. Share USB Storage Devices 89 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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 modem router back up immediately. Share USB Storage Devices 90 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Enable FTP access within your network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Share USB Storage Devices 91 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Network Folders section, select the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 92 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 If a single device is attached to the USB port, on a USB storage device You can edit network folders on a USB storage devices connected to a modem router USB port. To edit a network folder: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the takes the device offline. 7. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 94 Attached to the Modem Router User Manual
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    8 Use 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 contains the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS • Set up FTP access through the
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB 96 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 8. Click the Edit button. The Edit register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 98. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, Internet User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 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 instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service.
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. From the Service Provider menu, . 9. Depending on the type of service, specify either the user name of user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. In the Email field, type verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router,
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To change your settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. device connected to the router. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB 100 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual
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    (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter contains 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 Router's USB Device and Media • Use
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network You use the host name to access your network. The modem router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install 13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown, and click the Next button. Use VPN to Access Your Network 104 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 14. To specify the destination folder, \ 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 Your Network 105 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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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    Modem Router Model CAX80 the modem router Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service modem router. Use VPN to Access Your Network 107 User
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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 modem router user name and
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the modem web browser and log in to your modem router. • Use Windows file manager to access the modem router's USB device and download files.
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB that doesn'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 110 User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem home Internet service: 1. Launch opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and Service. The VPN page displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service service, you use the Internet service from to the Internet service for your home
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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 modem router user name and
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser. Use VPN to Access Your Network 113 User Manual
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    10 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 contains the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server • Port Triggering 114
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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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    Modem Router Model CAX80 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 Type the port numbers in the Internal Starting Port field and the
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You can enter 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 117 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a . 2. On the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) Port Triggering User Manual
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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 How the Router Implements the incoming traffic to that destination. Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open and 119 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers. Using port triggering, you can tell the router to open more incoming and 121 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server and observing the destination port number of 6667, your router creates session is active for port number 33333. Finding an active numbers 33333 or 113. Manage Port Forwarding and 122 Port
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    you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem 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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    AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 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 router. 2. Plug in the modem router and turn it
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    update is interrupted, or if the modem router detects a problem with the firmware. If the error persists, it is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 125 User Manual
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    button for at least 5 seconds to return the modem router to its factory settings. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Online LED is Off If the Online LED is off and the modem router is connected to the coax cable, try the
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Note: if the LED On/Off button is in the off position, all LEDs are off except the Power LED. You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in to the modem address, you don't need to reset the router to factory default settings. Troubleshooting 127 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR modem router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the modem router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 If your modem service modem router might not be configured as the default gateway on your computer. Restart the computer and verify that the modem router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address. Troubleshooting 129 User Manual
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    WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Changes are not saved If the modem router does not save the changes that you make in the modem router browser's cache. Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the modem router, try to isolate the problem: • Does the
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    AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using
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    the MAC address of your broadband modem. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your modem router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 132 User Manual
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    12 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications 133
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    Modem Router Model CAX80 Factory Settings You can return the modem 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 modem router for at least seven seconds. The modem ) Supplemental Information 134 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 5. Factory default settings (Continued) WiFi WiFi (continued) WiFi communication SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Country/region RF channel (2.4 GHz) RF channel (5 GHz) Operating mode Enabled See the modem router label WPA2-PSK (AES
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    Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 6. Modem router specifications (Continued) WAN WiFi Radio data rates Data encoding standards Maximum computers per WiFi network Operating frequency range 802.11 security 2 x 2 OFDM/OFDMA DOCSIS 3.1
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User Manual
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem
Router
Model CAX80
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
June 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-11989-01