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  • Netgear AX5400-6-Stream | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Model RAX50 August 2020 202-12030-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 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. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada,
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    a wired connection 18 Find and connect to the WiFi network 18 WiFi connection 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 Chapter
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection 37 trusted computer 47 Manage network access control lists 48 Schedule when to block Internet sites and services 49 Set up security event email notifications 50 Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings View or change
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Edit a static route 79 Delete a static route 80 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 81 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 81 Enable or disable AX WiFi 82 Enable bridge mode 83 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Erase the settings 110 Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 113 Connect a USB storage device to the router 113 Access a storage device connected to the router Specify VPN service in the router 128 Install
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up port forwarding to a local server 141 Add a custom port forwarding service 142 Edit a port forwarding service 143 Delete a port forwarding entry 144 Application xxample: Make a local web server public...........144 How the router implements the
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    : • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Attach and position the antennas • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description Ethernet LEDs for ports 1-4 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
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Rear panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. 12 3 4 56 Figure 3. Rear panel The rear panel contains the following components: 1. Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. If the Reset button is pressed
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 4. Router label Attach and position the antennas Before you install your router, attach the antennas to the router. Note:
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of your router. Note: We recommend using M3 x 20 mm screws. Figure 6. Bottom of the router To wall-mount your router: 1. Drill holes in the wall where you want
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on your router and connect it to a modem. Figure 7. Cable your router To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. 2. Use the Ethernet cable to
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    . This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Use a web browser to access the router • Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app • Change the language 17
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. 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
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router To install your router using the Nighthawk app: 1. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router's WiFi network. Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi
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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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 25 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 154. Specify
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and Manually set up the Internet connection on page 24.) 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 33 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 34 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 36 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 41 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 42
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 43 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The list displays. 8. To allow the WiFi-enabled computer schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 49. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of Internet 44 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 59. Control Access to the Internet 47 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 48 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 49 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 the Internet 50 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 11. 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 51 User
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    mode • Change the Transmission Power Control • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Set up a guest WiFi network • Enable or disable 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
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 54 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged button. 7. Within two minutes, go to the WPS-enabled device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network. Manage Network Settings 61 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled To change the WiFi mode settings if AX WiFi is enabled: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router select a WiFi mode from WiFi select a WiFi mode from WiFi network
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router limits 802.11ax devices to functioning at up to 1920 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. • Up to 3840 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi default mode. Manage Network Settings 65 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu. • Up to 346 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The WiFi password or the WiFi security The WiFi password is different from the admin password that you use to log in to the router. Your router page displays. 5. To change the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi password, enter a new password in the Password (Network Key)
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 6. To change the WiFi security for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network, select a Security Options radio button. • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the WiFi network. We recommend that you do not use an open
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router By default, these networks are configured as open networks (SSID). The SSID is the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network name. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is NETGEAR_Guest. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2-PSK [AES] security to allow 802.11n devices to connect to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi WiFi network, a user
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 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 . Manage Network Settings 71 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 5. Click the Add a new period button. The page adjusts. 6. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal. 7. Click the Apply button. The Wireless Settings page displays. 8. Select the Turn
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. We recommend that you leave this check box selected. If you clear this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to an
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use this router only for WiFi client access
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router IPTV device and the router's Internet port from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. You can add router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Manage Network Settings 75 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 logged in.
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up an IPTV port You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) port that can lease an IP address from your IPTV service provider. Use this feature only if you subscribe to an IPTV service and your IPTV service requires an
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage custom static routes Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers , your router forwards your router to access 134.177.0.0 through the ISDN router the ISDN router at
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router the same LAN segment as the router. • Metric. Enter a number from 2 through 15. This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Manage Network Settings 79 User
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 that you specified the route. 6. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Manage Network Settings 80 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Enable or disable implicit beamforming Implicit beamforming means that the router can use information from WiFi clients that support beamforming to improve the WiFi signal. To enable or disable implicit beamforming: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 that you specified the first time that you logged in.
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. Select or clear the Enable AX check box. Selecting this check box turns on AX WiFi and clearing this check box turns off AX WiFi. Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. Manage Network Settings 83 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 5. Select the use other operation mode check box. 6. Select the Enable Bridge Mode radio button. 7. Click the setup bride mode wireless settings button. The Wireless Settings window opens. 8. Specify the settings of the other router to which this router will
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    optimize 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
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 86 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that of Service Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the router. WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 admin user name and password. The user name is
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    • View devices currently on the network • Monitor Internet traffic • Manage the router configuration file • Manage remote access • Connect to your router while you're away from home using the Nighthawk app • Turn off the router LEDs • Set your time zone • Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 96 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 98 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 100 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 WiFi router router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume. Manage Your
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 102 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 104 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The file is uploaded to the router and the router restarts. WARNING: Do not interrupt the restoration process. Manage remote access You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router the router's remote
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • Only This router's firmware, see Check for new firmware and update the router on page 93. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Manage Your Router 106 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Turn off the router LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the router indicate activities and behavior. You can turn off all LEDs except the Power LED Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > NTP Settings. Manage Your Router 107 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The NTP Settings page displays. 5. Select your time zone from the menu. 6. If you live in a region that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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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    Map a USB device to a Windows network drive • Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac • Enable FTP access within your network • View network folders on a storage device • a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 112
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 114 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 6. Click the Connect button. A window automatically opens the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Share USB Storage Devices 116 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. Share USB Storage Devices 117 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router The admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router. 11. Click the Apply button. The folder is added on the USB edit network folders on a USB storage devices connected to a router USB port. To edit a network folder: 1. Launch a web browser from
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 that Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the device offline. Share USB Storage Devices 119 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 7. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 120 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 contains the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS • Set up FTP access through the
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 122 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 124. 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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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    networking (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
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you aren't home. This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the router is the gateway.
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 130 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 131 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 136 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser. Use VPN to Access Your Network 139 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 contains the following sections: • Manage port forwarding to a local server • Port triggering 140
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 142 port triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 143 port triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 145 port triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Some Internet service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account, but this is an unusual situation. You can view the MAC address on the Attached Devices page of the router web interface. Troubleshoot with
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Power LED is off or blinking This could occur for a number of reasons. Check the following: • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer or mobile device on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the cable connection between
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. You cannot access the Internet If you can access your router but not the Internet, check to see if the router can
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for your computer's MAC address, do one of the following: - Inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the router's MAC address. - Configure
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Changes are not saved If the router does not save the changes that you make in the router web interface, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 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 problems might
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device To test the path connected to that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 158 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 160 • Technical Specifications on page 161 159
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 160 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 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 -TX, 1000BASE-T, or RJ-45 Supplemental Information 161 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Table 4. Router specifications (Continued) Feature WAN WiFi Description Compatible with 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, or RJ-45 Maximum WiFi ac WiFi Radio data rates support IEEE 802.11ax 5.0GHz 80 MHz 1024 QAM support Limited by the amount of WiFi NETGEAR
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User Manual
Nighthawk AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Model RAX50
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
August 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-12030-03