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Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Connect to the router network You can connect to the router network using a wired, WiFi, or WPS connection. Note: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Connect to the router using a wired connection You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router. Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). Connect to the router WiFi network You can connect WiFi-enabled devices to the router WiFi network using the router WiFi network name and password. To connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. On your WiFi-enabled device, open your device's WiFi network management settings. 3. Find and select the router WiFi network name (SSID). The router WiFi network name (SSID) is on the router label. 4. Enter the router network key (password). The router network key (password) is on the router label. Your device connects to the WiFi network. Connect to the WiFi network using WPS You can connect WPS-enabled devices to the router's WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Your router has a WPS button that you can use to connect WPS-enabled devices. Connect to the network and 18 access the router User Manual

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	8
Unpack your router	9
Top panel LEDs and buttons	10
Rear panel	12
Router label	13
Attach and position the antennas	13
Position your router	14
Wall-Mount Your Router	15
Cable your router	16
2. Connect to the network and access the router	17
Connect to the router network	18
Connect to the router using a wired connection	18
Connect to the router WiFi network	18
Connect to the WiFi network using WPS	18
Types of logins	19
Use a web browser to access the router	19
Automatic Internet Setup	19
Log in to the router	21
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app	21
Change the language	22
3. Specify Your Internet Settings	23
Use the Internet Setup Wizard	24
Manually set up the Internet connection	24
Specify an Internet connection without a login	24
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login	26
Specify IPv6 Internet connections	27
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses	28
Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection	28
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection	29
Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection	31
Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection	31
Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection	33
Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection	34
Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection	36
Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection	37
Manage the MTU size	39
MTU concepts	39
Change the MTU size	40
4. Control Access to the Internet	42
Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet	43
Use keywords to block Internet sites	44
Block services from the Internet	46
Delete keywords from the blocked list	47
Prevent blocking on a trusted computer	48
Manage network access control lists	48
Schedule when to block Internet sites and services	49
Set up security event email notifications	50
5. Manage Network Settings	52
View or change the WAN settings	53
Set up a default DMZ server	54
Change the Router’s Device Name	55
Change the LAN TCP/IP settings	55
Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns	57
Disable the DHCP server feature in the router	58
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses	59
Reserve an IP address	59
Edit a reserved IP address	60
Delete a reserved IP address entry	60
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections	61
Specify basic WiFi settings	62
Change the WiFi mode	63
Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled	64
Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is disabled	65
Change the Transmission Power Control	66
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security	67
Set up a guest WiFi network	68
Enable or disable the WiFi radios	70
Set up a WiFi schedule	71
Set up the router as a WiFi access point	72
Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group	73
Set up a bridge for a port group	73
Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group	74
Set up an IPTV port	76
Manage custom static routes	77
Set up a static route	77
Edit a static route	79
Delete a static route	79
Enable or disable implicit beamforming	80
Enable or disable MU-MIMO	80
Enable or disable PMF	81
Enable bridge mode	82
6. Optimize Performance	84
Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management	85
Enable Dynamic QoS	85
Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update	86
Manually update the dynamic QoS database	86
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play	87
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service	88
Enable or disable AX WiFi	89
Enable or disable Smart Connect	90
Enable or Disable OFDMA	91
7. Manage Your Router	93
Update the router firmware	94
Check for new firmware and update the router	94
Manually upload firmware to the router	95
Change the admin password	96
Enable admin password recovery	96
Recover the admin password	97
View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings	98
Display the statistics of the Internet port	99
Check the Internet connection status	100
View and manage logs of router activity	101
View devices currently on the network	102
Monitor Internet traffic	102
Manage the router configuration file	104
Back up the settings	104
Erase the settings	104
Restore the settings	105
Connect to your router with Anywhere Access	106
Turn off the router LEDs	106
Set your time zone	107
Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings	108
Return the router to its factory default settings	109
Use the Reset button	109
Erase the settings	109
8. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router	111
USB device requirements	112
Connect a USB storage device to the router	112
Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer	113
Map a USB device to a Windows network drive	113
Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac	114
Enable FTP access within your network	115
View network folders on a storage device	115
Add a network folder on a USB storage device	116
Edit a network folder on a USB storage device	117
Safely remove a USB storage device	118
9. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet	120
Set up and manage Dynamic DNS	121
Set up FTP access through the Internet	121
Your personal FTP server	122
Set up your personal FTP server	122
Set up a new Dynamic DNS account	123
Specify a DNS account that you already created	123
Change the Dynamic DNS settings	124
Access USB storage devices through the Internet	125
10. Use VPN to Access Your Network	126
Set up a VPN connection	127
Specify VPN service in the router	127
Install OpenVPN software	128
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer	128
Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer	131
Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device	132
Install OpenVPN software on an Android device	132
Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows computer	133
Use VPN to access the router’s USB device and media	135
Use VPN to access your Internet service at home	135
Set up VPN client Internet access in the router	136
Block VPN client Internet access in the router	136
Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at home	137
11. Manage port forwarding and port triggering	139
Manage port forwarding to a local server	140
Set up port forwarding to a local server	140
Add a custom port forwarding service	141
Edit a port forwarding service	142
Delete a port forwarding entry	143
Application xxample: Make a local web server public	143
How the router implements the port forwarding rule	144
Port triggering	144
Add a port triggering service	145
Enable port triggering	146
Application example: Port triggering for Internet relay chat	146
12. Troubleshooting	148
Quick tips	149
Sequence to restart your network	149
Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections	149
Check the WiFi settings	149
Check the network settings	149
Troubleshoot with the LEDs	150
Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on	150
LEDs never turn off	150
Power LED is off or blinking	151
Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off	151
WiFi LED is off	151
You cannot log in to the router	152
You cannot access the Internet	153
Troubleshoot Internet browsing	154
Changes are not saved	155
Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity	155
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility	156
Test the LAN path to your router	156
Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device	157
13. Supplemental Information	158
Factory Settings	159