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  • Netgear MS70 | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Models: Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR70 Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS70 December 2022 202-12555-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 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
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    Satellite hardware and LED overview 11 Satellite hardware features 11 Satellite LED behavior 12 Router and satellite labels 12 Connect your router 13 Place your satellite 14 Sync your satellite Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify
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    MS70 satellite Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection 33 Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection 35 Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection 36 Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 39 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Activate and manage NETGEAR services
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    with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Change the CTS/RTS Satellite Update the router and satellite firmware 93 Check for new firmware and update the router and satellite...93 Manually update the firmware 94 Manually update satellite firmware 94 Manually update router firmware 95 Manage the firmware
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Set up and manage Dynamic DNS 107 Set up a new 131 Add a port triggering service 132 Enable port triggering 133 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.133 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Quick tips 136 Sequence to
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    6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The router and satellite do not sync 136 Cannot log in to the router 137 Cannot access the Internet 138 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 139 Troubleshoot PPPoE 140 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 140 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility
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    your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. Note: This manual supports the Mesh WiFi 6 router (model MR70) and Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS70). This manual also supports any Mesh WiFi 6 system kits. 8
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Router hardware and LED overview The following sections are an overview of the router hardware back views 1. Router LED 2. Ethernet port 3. Internet port 4. Power connector 5. Reset button 6. Sync button Overview 9 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Router LED behavior The following table describes the LED behavior for the LED that is on the router is working normally. The router is unable to connect to the Internet. The router's firmware is corrupted. Overview 10 User Manual
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    System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Satellite hardware and LED overview The following sections are an overview of the satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Satellite hardware features The following figures shows the satellite hardware features. Figure 2. Satellite front and back views
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    the time if the satellite is working normally. The satellite failed to sync with the router. Move your satellite closer to the router (or closer to your other satellite if you own more than one satellite). The satellite's firmware is corrupted. Router and satellite labels The router label shows
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    with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The satellite label also displays the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the satellite's serial number. The following is an example of what the satellite label might look like: Figure 4. Satellite label Connect your router Power
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    MS70 satellite 5. If the Router LED does not light, make sure that the power adapter is properly connected to your router and power outlet. Place your satellite Your satellite at least one satellite must be within range of your router. Sync your satellite with your router The satellite that comes
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    with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The satellite LED then lights one of the following colors: • Blue. The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the router
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    2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. 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
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Connect to the network You can connect to the that the router is receiving power (its Router LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device. 3. Press the Sync button on the router. Connect to the Network
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    MS70 satellite 4. Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions • NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account that you can connect to your Internet service. Automatic Internet Setup You can and set up your router manually. Before you start the
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 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
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite • If the c. Read Troubleshooting on page 135. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Log www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
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    MS70 satellite firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your mesh system with NETGEAR. The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Note: If you own any satellites, selected. Connect to the Network and 21 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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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the 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 23). 6. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you that you want to use. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Specify an Internet connection that uses a login Internet 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 Connect
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 13. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshooting on page 135. Specify IPv6 Internet connections You can Settings 26 User Manual
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    6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this The number after the slash (/) is the Specify Your Internet Settings 27 User Manual
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite length of the prefix, which is also 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. . Specify Your Internet Settings 28 User Manual
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, 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 Your Internet Settings 29 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch . 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts. Specify Your Internet Settings 30 User Manual
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    with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 6. Configure the fixed the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 23.) 7. Select information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The user name is admin. The password is the 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. Specify Your Internet Settings
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). 10 6. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection. Specify Your Internet Settings 33 User Manual
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    and MS70 satellite This is 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. IPv6 PPoE Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of RIP that supports IPv6. 12. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: name. 8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 35 User Manual
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    router and MS70 satellite • Get LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. are assigned for use within the service provider's network. This mapping allows information to establish the 6rd connection. • Manual mode. Select 6rd Tunnel. If the router
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    System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To set up an IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration. The router detects the service provider's IPv4 network and attempts to establish an information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 8. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface 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
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    MS70 satellite Table 3. Common MTU sizes MTU 1500 1492 1472 1468 1458 1436 Application The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you Manual
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    This chapter contains the following sections: • Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app • Activate and manage Smart Parental Network access control list • Use keywords to block Internet sites • Block services from the Internet • Delete keywords from the blocked list • Prevent
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app NETGEAR Armor™ is an advanced multi-layer cyber security solution that protects not only your network but individual devices as well. NETGEAR Armor protects your devices from viruses, spyware
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The dashboard displays. 4. Tap Parental Controls. that blocks all new devices from connecting, the following applies: • You can either select or manually enter devices that you want to allow access to the network. • Devices that are currently
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and allow or block connected devices When you situation, a new device is a device that was not previously connected to the Control Access to the Internet 43 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite network.) For more information about allowing one or more devices, see the following step. If you block all new devices add new devices that must be allowed access to the network, remove Control Access to the Internet 44 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite old devices, or change whether devices that were allowed must now be blocked when they try to connect to the from the list button. The device is removed from the list of allowed devices. Control Access to the Internet 45 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 8. To change the device status by blocking access for a device on the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Control Access to the Internet 46 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Click list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network. Control Access to the Internet 47 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 9. To change the device name for a device on the 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
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    6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 6. In the Type keyword or supports up to 32 entries. 8. Click the Apply button. Keyword blocking takes effect. Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services
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    and MS70 satellite 6. Click the Add button. The Block Services Setup page displays. 7. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application or service. The settings for this service automatically ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. Control Access to the Internet 50 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The Block Sites page displays. 5. Do one of the following: • To delete a single word, select it and click the of the trusted computer. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Control Access to the Internet 51 User Manual
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    with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Schedule when to block Internet sites and services When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services. To schedule blocking: as attempts to access blocked sites or services. Control Access to the Internet 52 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To set up email notifications: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh are sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site. Control Access to the Internet 53 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 12. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings: a. From Send logs according to this schedule menu, select the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log. Control Access to the Internet 54 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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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router's Internet Click the Take a Speedtest button. Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth. Optimize Performance 56 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • I want to define my Internet Bandwidth. If 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
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 1. Launch a web browser 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
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. IP address. 9. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Optimize Performance 59 User Manual
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    6 Manage WiFi Settings You can customize the mesh network WiFi settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Add a WiFi network • Set up a guest WiFi network • Use the WPS wizard for WiFi connections • Enable or disable 20/40 MHz
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    MS70 satellite Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite WPA2-Personal [AES]. Manage WiFi Settings 61 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the router's WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security ) or Customized 5 GHz WiFi Network Name (SSID) field. Manage WiFi Settings 62 User Manual
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The name can be up to 32 or WPA2-Personal [AES]. • WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the router's WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard and is more Manage WiFi Settings 63 User Manual
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    MS70 satellite If you enable the guest WiFi network, the router automatically sends the new settings to the satellite so that both the router and satellite AES]. • WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the router's WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 9. Unless you select None in the previous step, set a WiFi password in the Password (Network Key) field. You Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. A note explaining WPS displays. Manage WiFi Settings 65 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 5. Click the Next button. The WPS page MHz coexistence to increase the WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz radio to the maximum supported speed for the WiFi mode. 20/40 MHz coexistence applies to the 2.4 GHz Manage WiFi Settings 66 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4Ghz b/g/n/ax the SSID is no longer visible. However, other devices can still connect to the mesh network manually if the SSID, security type, and WiFi password is known. To hide your mesh network's SSID
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    MS70 satellite Enable or disable fast roaming If your mesh network includes WiFi clients that must be able to roam from your router to your satellite be able to connect to router or satellite. If this situation occurs, disable fast between the router and the satellite. You can generate a new
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To generate a new backhaul password: 1. Launch feature improves WiFi range and performance. Clients do not need to support beamforming to benefit from implicit beamforming. To enable or disable implicit WiFi Settings 69 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 5. Scroll down below the WPS Settings section and select or clear the Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING check box. Selecting box turns off AX WiFi. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage WiFi Settings 70 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Change the channel for a radio The available WiFi channels and frequencies depend on the region or country and the are saved. The radio or radios restart and WiFi clients might need to reconnect. Manage WiFi Settings 71 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Change the region of operation You can change the region of operation, which is region in which you operate not change the settings. (In general, these settings are intended for WiFi testing.) Manage WiFi Settings 72 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite CAUTION: Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage WiFi Settings 73 User Manual
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    • Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns • Disable the DHCP server feature in the router • Manage reserved LAN IP addresses • Set the time zone manually • Change the NTP server • Set up the router as a WiFi access point • Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite View or change the WAN settings You 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. Manage Network Settings 75 User Manual
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • Disable SIP ALG. Some voice Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding page displays. Manage Network Settings 76 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved is as follows: • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 Manage Network Settings 77 User Manual
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite These addresses are part of the designated private 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
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. page displays. 5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. Manage Network Settings 79 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Manage Network Settings 80 User Manual
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite 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 so that the
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table. The reserved address is not .routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage Network Settings 82 User Manual
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite The user button. The address is removed. Set the time zone manually To set your time zone manually: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or . Change the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to sync the network time.
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile . 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. The Wireless AP page displays. Manage Network Settings 84 User Manual
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite 6. Select the (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is If your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instruction. Set up a bridge
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To configure a port group and enable '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 Manage Network Settings 86 User Manual
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite A login window opens your IPTV service provider. Use this feature only if you subscribe to an IPTV service and your IPTV service requires an the IPTV port requires an IP address within the Internet service provider's network (intranet address). You can set up a
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To configure an IPTV port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network The public IP address range at the remote office site is 134.177.0.0. Manage Network Settings 88 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created: 1. A default route was created Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays. 5. Click the Add button. The page adjusts. Manage Network Settings 89 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only). 7. To . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. Manage Network Settings 90 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The Static Routes page displays. 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. the route. 6. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Manage Network Settings 91 User Manual
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    This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your router, satellite, and mesh network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Update the router and satellite firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset • Reset the admin password • Always
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    with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Update the router and satellite firmware You can use the router web interface to check if new firmware is available and update your router and satellite, or you can manually update the firmware for your router and satellite. Check for new firmware and update the
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    , follow these high level steps: 1. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your router and satellite. 2. Update the firmware on your satellite. For more information, see Manually update satellite firmware on page 94. 3. Update the firmware on your router. For more information
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    We recommend that you update your satellite's firmware before you update the router's firmware. WARNING: Make sure that your satellite is ready updating its firmware before updating your router's firmware. To manually update your router's firmware: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile
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    MS70 satellite 7. Click the Upload button. The firmware is updated. Manage the firmware update settings You can set the router to automatically update to future firmware does not automatically update to future firmware versions. You must manually update to future firmware versions. 6. Click the Apply
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To change the password for the admin you can reset the password if it is forgotten. This reset process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser Manage your Router and 97 Satellite User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 5. Select the Enable Password Reset check box. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7. window opens. 10. With your new admin password, log in to the router. Manage your Router and 98 Satellite User Manual
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    and MS70 satellite Always use for the security warning. For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to-do-incase-of-security-message. To require 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Web Services Management. The Web Services Management page displays. 5. Select the Always Use
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    6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite View information about the router, the 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 and 100 Satellite User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password Set Interval button. To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button. Manage your Router and 101 Satellite User Manual
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    6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Check the Internet connection status To connected to the . • DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The Manage your Router and 102 Satellite User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite View and manage logs of router activity The logs are a detailed record of the websites you accessed notifications on page 52. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage your Router and 103 Satellite User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite View devices currently on the mesh network You can view all satellites and devices that are currently connected to your mesh network. To view model, device name, and IP address. Manage your Router and 104 Satellite User Manual
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    router and MS70 satellite • IP View the satellite status in the satellite web interface The satellite web interface lets you view satellite status information router. The satellite status displays. The page displays information about the satellite connections, hardware and firmware versions, and
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 8. To view detailed information about devices that are connected to the satellite networks, select Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays for each connection by field. Manage your Router and 106 Satellite User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Manage your Router and 107 Satellite User Manual
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch Register button. 12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Use a DNS account that you already Satellite User Manual
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    WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite A login window opens. 3. Enter the the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the Dynamic Router and 109 Satellite User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. The Dynamic DNS page displays. 5. Change your DDNS account settings current settings is saved in the location that you specified. Manage your Router and 110 Satellite User Manual
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    System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Erase the settings on the This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a Manage your Router and 111 Satellite User Manual
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    MS70 satellite process. Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings Under or satellite to its factory default settings. To reset the router or satellite to the router or satellite or the Erase satellite to factory default settings: 1. On the back of the router or satellite,
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    MS70 satellite When the reset is complete, the router or satellite restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. Do not turn off the router or satellite use the Manage your Router and 113 Satellite User Manual
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    For more information about how to update your router's firmware, see Update the router and satellite firmware 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 and 114 Satellite User Manual
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    explains how to install and use OpenVPN software to set up a VPN tunnel. The chapter contains the following sections: • About VPN connections • Enable OpenVPN service in the router • Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client • LAN IP addressing in VPN networks • Use VPN to access your Internet
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite About VPN connections A virtual private network ( router: • To use a DDNS service, register for a DDNS account with a host name. You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these DDNS accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. For
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    System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Enable OpenVPN service in the router You must enable the OpenVPN service settings in the router before you can use a VPN connection. To enable OpenVPN service: 1. Launch a web and non-Windows clients. Use OpenVPN to Access Your 117 Network User Manual
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    MS70 satellite 7. To change the TAP mode settings, do the following: • To change the TAP mode service type, select the UDP or TCP radio button. The default protocol for TAP mode is UDP. • To change the TAP mode service port to your router. Use OpenVPN to Access Your 118 Network User Manual
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite To download and Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 8. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected OpenVPN client utility. 11. Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. If your computer is running Windows 10, select Manual
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    6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 7. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For Manual
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    MS70 satellite You can now open a VPN tunnel to the router. For more information about installing and using OpenVPN on your Mac computer, visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/installation-guide VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check Manual
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite You can now open a VPN tunnel . 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For more information about Access Your 122 Network User Manual
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    MS70 satellite service at home When you're away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service service account to surf the web. Your router lets you use a VPN connection to access your own Internet service support all the Internet services that home Internet service: 1.
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    MS70 satellite The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service service for Internet service for
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    6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service in the router on page 117 is only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
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    10 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter contains the following sections: • Manage port forwarding to a local server • Port triggering 126
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 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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    MS70 satellite 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 Port field. Manage Port Forwarding and 128 Port Triggering User Manual
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    System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 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 129 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Delete a port forwarding entry To delete a . 2. On the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite How the router implements the port forwarding rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding in Windows XP), enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Manage Port Forwarding and 131 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 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 your mesh the Apply button. Manage Port Forwarding and 132 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The service is now in the Portmap Table. You must enable port triggering before the router uses port triggering. to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering, Manage Port Forwarding and 133 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite you can tell the router, "When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113. Manage Port Forwarding and 134 Port Triggering User Manual
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    11 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router or satellite. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. This chapter includes the
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    System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer
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    MR70 router and MS70 satellite To sync the router and the satellite: 1. Place the satellite in the same room as the router. Use this satellite location only during the sync process. 2. Connect the satellite to a power it is, see Reset the admin password on page 98. Troubleshooting 137 User Manual
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    and MS70 satellite Cannot access service provider (ISP) might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login. • If your ISP requires a login, the login name and password might be set incorrectly. Troubleshooting 138 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • Your ISP might check for your computer's host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP to log you in to the Internet, you no longer need to run that software after installing your router. Troubleshooting 139 User Manual
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    an incorrect service name, user name, or password, or your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem. Unless you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting
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    MS70 satellite If you disabled the router's SSID broadcast, then your WiFi network is hidden and does not display in the list of networks that your computer or WiFi device finds. (By default, SSID broadcast is enabled.) • Does your WiFi-capable device support data Troubleshooting 141 User Manual
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    and MS70 satellite If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you might be experiencing one of the following problems: • Wrong
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the account name ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 143 User Manual
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    A Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications 144
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    MS70 satellite Factory settings You can return your router or satellite 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 or satellite +8 for PR GMT +5:30 for IN Disabled Supplemental Information 145 User Manual
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Table 4. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Firewall WiFi Default Setting Inbound ( and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Supplemental Information 146 User Manual
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    and MS70 satellite Factory settings for satellite model MS70 The following table shows the factory default settings for the satellite. Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite Feature ) out to the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Supplemental Information 147 User Manual
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    MS70 satellite Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite (Continued) Feature WiFi WiFi communication SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission speed Country/region RF channel Default Setting Enabled See satellite .92 x 121.92 x 63.5 mm) Supplemental Information 148 User Manual
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    Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Table 6. Technical specifications for the router (Continued standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4 GHz-1024 QAM support IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 5 GHz-1024 QAM support Maximum number of computers per wireless network Limited by 149 User Manual
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    MS70 satellite Technical specifications for satellite model MS70 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 7. Technical specifications for the satellite B RJ-45 port supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, QAM support IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 5 GHz-1024 QAM support
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    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Table 7. Technical specifications for the satellite (Continued) Feature Operating frequency range Description 2.4 GHz: • 2.412-2.462 GHz (US) • 2.412-2.472 actual data throughput rate. Supplemental Information 151 User Manual
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User Manual
Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System
Models:
Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR70
Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS70
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
December 2022
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-12555-02