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  • Netgear LAX20 | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 4G LTE WiFi Router Model LAX20 January 2021 202-12090-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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
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    position the antennas 13 Position your router 14 Wall-Mount Your Router 15 Cable your router and connect it to a modem 16 Set up the LAX20 using a router with the Nighthawk app 22 Change the language 23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 25 Manually set up
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection trusted computer 51 Manage network access control lists 51 Schedule when to block Internet sites and services 52 Set up security event email notifications 53 Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings View or change
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group 79 automatic QoS database update...........91 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 91 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........92 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 93 Enable or disable
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings 113 Return 138 Use VPN to access the router's USB device and media 140 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home 140 Set up VPN client Internet access in the router 141 Block VPN client Internet access
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Chapter 11 Manage port forwarding and port triggering Manage port forwarding to a local server 145 Set up port forwarding to a local server 145 Add a custom port forwarding service 146 Edit a port forwarding service settings 154 Troubleshoot with the
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    panel • Router label • Attach and position the antennas • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router and connect it to a modem • Set up the LAX20 using a SIM card For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status red. No connection. • Solid blue. Ethernet WAN. • Solid green. LTE connection. • Pulse green. LTE failover mode. • Pulse cyan. LTE conectivity is weak. • Pulse amber. Traffic meter limit reached. Hardware Setup
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description Ethernet LEDs for ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed then lights solid white when the WPS-enabled device connects to your router's WiFi network. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Rear panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. Figure 3. Rear panel 12 3 4 567 The rear for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks, the router returns to its factory settings. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit a WiFi signal for network access. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of your (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. 4. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Cable your router and connect it to a modem Power on your router and 's Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready. Set up the LAX20 using a SIM card You can use the LAX20 with the SIM card provided by your Operator. Hardware Setup 16 User
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Figure 8. Setup using a SIM card To set up your router using the SIM card provided by the Operator: 1. Insert the provided the rear panel of the router. The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready. Hardware Setup 17 User Manual
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    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 18
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the router's Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device. 3. Press the WPS button on the router. Connect to the network and 19
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 4. Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account connect to your Internet service. Automatic Internet Setup set up your router manually. Before you start
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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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    to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. c. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 158. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Log in to the router When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser
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    AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 language that you selected. Connect to the network and 23 access the router User Manual
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    when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the radio button. If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25). 6. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you the MAC address that you want to use. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router • Get Dynamically from ISP. the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 158. Configure APN settings for 4G LTE For most service providers 4G LTE devices Your Internet Settings 28 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 4. Select Basic > Internet. 5. In the APN field, enter the APN. 6. Click the Apply button. You have successfully configured an APN for your 4G LTE Router. Change the 4G LTE IP address range The 4G LTE problems. To change 4G LTE button.Your LTE device LTE
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    come with a PIN, contact your mobile service provider for assistance or try any of the following: • 0000 • 1111 • 1234 • The last four digits of the phone number that is associated with the SIM card. To enable the SIM PIN security feature on your 4G LTE device: 1. Launch a browser from a computer or
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To set up an IPv6 Internet or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings opens. Specify Your Internet Settings 31 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 3. Enter the router . This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 32 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection The 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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 8. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the page adjusts, but no additional fields display. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25.) 7. Select an more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 8. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length of the router's LAN for the router's LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the Specify Your Internet Settings 36 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router prefix, which is also indicated by This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This . Specify Your Internet Settings 37 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router password for the ISP connection. 8. In the Service Name field, enter a service name. If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank. Note: The systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. Specify Your Internet Settings 38
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the Specify Your Internet Settings 39 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router length of the prefix, . This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 40 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites using a service provider's IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider's own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router prefix, which is also indicated by 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 a Specify Your Internet Settings 42 User Manual
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    another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. For example, if a secure website does not
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Table 2. Common MTU sizes (Continued) MTU 1458 1436 Application Used in PPPoA environments. Used in PPTP environments , enter a value from 64 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 44 User Manual
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    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 45
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You can use access control to block or allow connected to the network • View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network Control Access to the Internet 46 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The list displays. 8. To allow the WiFi- according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 52. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule page.
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router For example: • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff. the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. 8. Click the Apply button. Keyword blocking takes effect. Control Access to the
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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. Note: Service begin with https://. To block services: 1. Launch a web browser
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router publisher of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups, or search on the Internet. 9. Select a filtering option: • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. • IP Address Range. Block services Access to the Internet 50 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Prevent blocking on a trusted computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer that you exempt must be first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Control Access to the Internet 51 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Internet sites and services When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services. To schedule . The Schedule page displays. 5. Specify when to block keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router • Time of Day to Block. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set up email notifications: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile Access to the Internet 53 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 9. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number field, enter a port number in the field. If you do not know the port the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log. Control Access to the Internet 54 User Manual
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    5 Manage Network Settings You can customize the router's network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change the WAN settings • Set up a default DMZ server •
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router View or change the WAN : • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. Select to work. Manage Network Settings 56 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE Passthrough. VPN connects two secure networks over the Internet. The router supports VPN passthrough for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP. 5. Click the a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply LAN IP configuration is as follows: • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 Manage Network Settings 58 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router These addresses are part of the designated private the RIP version: • Disabled. This is the default setting. • RIP-1. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an unusual network setup. Manage Network
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router • RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. Manage Network Settings 60 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Manage Network Settings 61 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table. The reserved address is not Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage Network Settings 63 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The Within two minutes, go to the WPS-enabled device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network. Manage Network Settings 64 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The WPS process WiFi security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router. To specify basic WiFi settings Manage Network Settings 65 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 WiFi is enabled. For more information about AX WiFi , see Enable or disable AX WiFi on page 86. Manage Network Settings 66 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 .11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but Manage Network Settings 67 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to function at up to 320 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. Manage Network Settings 68 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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. in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. Manage Network Settings 69 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n) section, select a percentage from the Transmit Power [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], or WPA3-Personal security radio button is selected. Manage Network Settings 70 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 6. To change 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 guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-5G_Guest Manage Network Settings 71 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router By default, 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), case-sensitive name in this field. . Manage Network Settings 72 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 the WiFi radios back on. Manage Network Settings 73 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. Manage Network Settings 74 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 5. Click the Add a new period button. The page adjusts. 6. to break into the router's WiFi settings by using the router's PIN through WPS. You can manually enable the PIN function by selecting the Enable Router's PIN check box. 6. (Optional) Select or
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. We recommend that you leave this check box box. The page adjusts. 8. Select AP Mode. The page adjusts. 9. Select an IP address setting: Manage Network Settings 76 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router • Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. • Use fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected select more than one check box. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Network Settings 78 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Set up a bridge the router's Internet port from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values . Manage Network Settings 79 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi because the IPTV port requires an IP address within the Internet service provider's network (intranet address). You can set up a When IPTV is connected through WiFi, the home router also must support the bridging of the WAN port to the WiFi network name ( Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the box. You can select more than one check box. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Network Settings 81 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Manage custom static routes Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Manage Network Settings 82 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays. 5. Click the Add button. The page .routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage Network Settings 83 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The , select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Manage Network Settings 84 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Enable or disable implicit beamforming Implicit beamforming means that the router can use information from WiFi clients that support beamforming to improve router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Manage Network Settings 85 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. Manage Network Settings 86 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. Select or clear the Enable AX check box. Selecting this check page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. Manage Network Settings 87 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 5. Select the use other operation mode check box. 6. Select the Enable Bridge Mode radio button. 7. Click the setup bride . 10. Click the Apply button on the main Wireless Settings page. Your settings are saved. Manage Network Settings 88 User Manual
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    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 • Improve network connections with
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router's Internet traffic Click the Take a Speedtest button. Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth. Optimize Performance 90 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router • I want to define my Internet Bandwidth. If you of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By default, the router automatically updates this database. You can turn off this feature and manually update the database. To enable
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 1. Launch a web browser from a and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. If you use applications such
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE that is accessing the router and which ports (internal and external) that device opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays Refresh button. Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 scheduling. AX WiFi is enabled by default. Optimize Performance 94 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 clearing this check box turns off AX WiFi. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Optimize Performance 95 User Manual
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    7 Manage Your Router This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your 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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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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
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    firmware automatically, follow these instructions. Note: We recommend that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet connection to upload the firmware. To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Note: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser. Manage Your Router 99
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To enable password recovery: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. Manage Your Router 100 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 7. Click the Continue button. A window opens connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red icon indicates that configuration problems exist for the Internet Manage Your Router 101 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Display the statistics of the Internet port To display the statistics of the Internet port: 1. Launch a web browser from a the link. - Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page. Manage Your Router 102 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time computers that are connected to the router. • DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The date and time
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button. 7. To renew (restart) the Internet connection, click the click the Clear Log button. 8. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Manage Your Router 104 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router You must set up email notifications in order to receive the logs. The router to emails the logs to the address of Internet traffic that passes through the router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume. Manage Your Router 105 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To monitor Internet traffic: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router is attained: • The Internet LED blinks. • The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. Manage Your Router 106 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 10. Click the Apply button. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. 11. To . Erase the settings CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured in the router. Manage Your Router 107 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. . 5. Click the Browse button to find and select the .cfg file. 6. Click the Restore button. Manage Your Router 108 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The file is uploaded to the router and the the Turn Remote Management On check box. 6. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the router's remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8443, Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Turn off the router LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the router indicate activities and behavior. and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > NTP Settings. Manage Your Router 111 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router The NTP Settings page displays. 5. Select your time zone from the menu. 6. If you live in a region that observes adjust for daylight savings time check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Your Router 112 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 Manage Your Router 113 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the . Erase the settings CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured in the router. Manage Your Router 114 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. , or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting. Manage Your Router 115 User Manual
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    a network folder on a USB storage device • Edit a network folder on a USB storage device • Safely remove a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 116
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 ). Share USB Storage Devices 117 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage device from a A window automatically opens and displays the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 118 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 6. Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive. The Map Network Drive window opens. 7. Select the drive letter control to allow or block access to the Internet on page 46. Share USB Storage Devices 119 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 6. Click the Connect button. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device. folders on a storage device that is connected to the router. Share USB Storage Devices 120 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To view network folders: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network and Free Space. The current utilization of the storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 121 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Add a network folder on a USB storage device You can add network folders on a USB storage device connected to a router USB the Write Access menu, select the settings that you want. Share USB Storage Devices 122 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router All-no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The other option is that only Network Folder window opens. 9. Change the settings in the fields as needed. Share USB Storage Devices 123 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Safely remove a USB storage device Before you physically the device offline. 9. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 124 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access a USB device that's connected to a USB port on the router when you're not home. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS • Set up FTP access
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs settings are saved. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB 126 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 8. To limit access to must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 128. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and Through the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch a web browser from Service check box. 6. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. You can select another service the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Use
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Specify a DNS account that you already created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR Service check box. 6. From the Service on the type of service, specify either the your account. • NETGEAR account. In the Dynamic DNS service is enabled
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Change the Dynamic DNS settings You can change the settings for your Dynamic DNS account. To change your settings: 1. Launch on a USB device connected to the router. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB 130 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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install button. 13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown, and click the Next button. Use VPN to Access Your Network 134 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 14. To specify the destination folder 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 135 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Install OpenVPN 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 Access Your Network 137 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router To install VPN client 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 Your Network 138 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address connection is established. You can launch a web browser and log in to your router. Use VPN to Access Your Network 139 User Manual
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    account to surf the web. Nighthawk lets you use a VPN connection to access your own Internet service when you're away from home. You might want to do this if you travel to a geographic location that doesn't support all the Internet services that you use at home. For example, your Netflix account
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE to use your home Internet service: 1. Launch a web browser VPN Service. The VPN page displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service radio a local Internet service, you use the Internet service from your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. If
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    VPN access to your Internet service. See Set up VPN client Internet access in the router on page 141. 2. On your computer, launch the OpenVPN application. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. 3. Right-click the icon and select Connect. Use VPN to Access Your Network 142 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser. Use VPN to Access Your Network 143 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 144
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    the service that you want to add is not in the menu, create a custom service. See Add a custom port forwarding service on page 146. 10. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. Manage port forwarding and 145 port triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 or application is not predefined, you can add a
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router You can enter a port range and fixed ports in one rule, for example, external (30-50, 78, 100-102), internal (40-60, 99, 200-202). With this rule, external ports 30-50 are forwarded to internal ports 40-60. 12. In the Internal IP address field, type the
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Delete a port forwarding entry To .1.33. 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) is and 148 port triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router How the router implements the port forwarding rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule (a feature in Windows XP), enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Manage port forwarding and 149 port triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Add a port triggering service To add a port triggering service Add Service button. 7. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 8. From the Service User . 12. Click the Apply button. The service is now in the Portmap Table. You
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Enable port triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected , "When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must Manage port forwarding and 151 port triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer." The following sequence shows the effects of incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113. Manage port forwarding and 152 port triggering User Manual
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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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 set up to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Troubleshooting 154 User Manual
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    to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 155 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Power LED is it is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are turned on. Troubleshooting 156 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router You cannot log in to the router If default settings. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For Troubleshooting 157 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support external site such as https://www.netgear. problem might be one of the following: • Your Internet service Troubleshooting 158 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router • If your ISP access when the traffic limit is reached, you can resume Internet access. If your Internet service provider (ISP) sets a usage limit, they might charge you for the overage. as the default gateway address. Troubleshooting 159 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem SSID broadcast is enabled.) • Does your WiFi device support the security that you are using for your WiFi Troubleshooting 160 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE 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 AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device To test the path from a Windows-based If your ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 162 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 164 • Technical Specifications on page 165 163
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a .1.2 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 Time adjusted for daylight saving Disabled time SNMP Disabled Supplemental Information 164 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Wireless SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission speed 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 LAN Compatible with 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, or RJ-45 Supplemental Information 165 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX1800 LTE WiFi Router Table Rate Sensing IEEE 802.11ax 2.4GHz 1024 QAM support IEEE 802.11ax 5.0GHz 80 MHz 1024 QAM support Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this
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User Manual
Nighthawk AX4
4-Stream AX1800 4G LTE WiFi Router
Model
LAX20
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
January 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-12090-01