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...and router and disconnect them. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. If you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Reboot your modem. By using the router web interface. Reconnect your router to your modem... again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous ...
...and router and disconnect them. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. If you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Reboot your modem. By using the router web interface. Reconnect your router to your modem... again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous ...
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Model RAX45 June 2020 202-12055-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Model RAX45 June 2020 202-12055-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually set up the Internet connection 24 Specify an Internet connection without a login 24 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 26 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually set up the Internet connection 24 Specify an Internet connection without a login 24 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 26 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Edit a static route 79 Delete a static route 80 Enable ...to optimize Internet traffic management........86 Enable Dynamic QoS 86 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........87 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 87 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........88 Wi-Fi Multimedia ...Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 93 Check for new firmware and update the router 93 Manually upload firmware to the router 94 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password recovery 95 Recover the ...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Edit a static route 79 Delete a static route 80 Enable ...to optimize Internet traffic management........86 Enable Dynamic QoS 86 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........87 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 87 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........88 Wi-Fi Multimedia ...Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 93 Check for new firmware and update the router 93 Manually upload firmware to the router 94 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password recovery 95 Recover the ...
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1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Attach and position the antennas • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Attach and position the antennas • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
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Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 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 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable.
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... to the router. Figure 2. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Power is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is ready. • Blinking white. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status...
... to the router. Figure 2. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Power is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is ready. • Blinking white. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status...
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... is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • Solid amber. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description Ethernet LEDs for ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections... is off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to connect. • Off. The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on . Hardware Setup 11 User Manual
... is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • Solid amber. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description Ethernet LEDs for ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections... is off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to connect. • Off. The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on . Hardware Setup 11 User Manual
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... router returns to connect USB storage device. 3. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem. 5. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45... WAN port to connect the router to the router. DC power connector. Power On/Off button. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1.
... router returns to connect USB storage device. 3. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem. 5. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45... WAN port to connect the router to the router. DC power connector. Power On/Off button. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1.
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Figure 4. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 5. Attach and position the antennas Hardware Setup 13 User Manual After you install your router, attach the antennas to match the labels on the antennas with...
Figure 4. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 5. Attach and position the antennas Hardware Setup 13 User Manual After you install your router, attach the antennas to match the labels on the antennas with...
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... devices that the router is within line of sight to the following factors might affect your router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your other devices... router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Aluminum studs - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Microwaves - Solid metal door - Mirrors - Fish tanks - Brick - Concrete The following guidelines: • Place your router near Ethernet cables for ...
... devices that the router is within line of sight to the following factors might affect your router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your other devices... router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Aluminum studs - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Microwaves - Solid metal door - Mirrors - Fish tanks - Brick - Concrete The following guidelines: • Place your router near Ethernet cables for ...
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Bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of your router. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. 2. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of the router To wall-mount your router: 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Drill holes in the holes. 3. Figure 6. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual
Bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of your router. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. 2. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of the router To wall-mount your router: 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Drill holes in the holes. 3. Figure 6. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual
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... panel of the router. Connect the power adapter to a modem. Press the Power On/Off button on the router. 3. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on the router. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on your...
... panel of the router. Connect the power adapter to a modem. Press the Power On/Off button on the router. 3. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on the router. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on your...
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.... Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Press the WPS button on the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the local area network (LAN). If you can find and select the WiFi network. Make...Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Your device connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Connect to the WiFi network. To connect your computer. 3. Find and connect to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set...
.... Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Press the WPS button on the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the local area network (LAN). If you can find and select the WiFi network. Make...Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Your device connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Connect to the WiFi network. To connect your computer. 3. Find and connect to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set...
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... for WiFi access. Use a web browser to access the router When you can connect to the WiFi network. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up ... Several types of logins serve different purposes. When you can use a web browser to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router 4. If you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP information and make sure that you need to register your ...
... for WiFi access. Use a web browser to access the router When you can connect to the WiFi network. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up ... Several types of logins serve different purposes. When you can use a web browser to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router 4. If you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP information and make sure that you need to register your ...
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... about 15 minutes to http://www.routerlogin.net. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP...settings take effect. 3. The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that your computer or mobile device is lit. • Close and reopen the...connection is powered on the label. To automatically set up your router: 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you might...
... about 15 minutes to http://www.routerlogin.net. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP...settings take effect. 3. The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that your computer or mobile device is lit. • Close and reopen the...connection is powered on the label. To automatically set up your router: 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you might...
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...a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router web interface. Log in to the router When you first connect to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you can easily install and manage your router with... in this setting is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the router web interface. Note: You can use http://www...
...a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router web interface. Log in to the router When you first connect to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you can easily install and manage your router with... in this setting is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the router web interface. Note: You can use http://www...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router To install your router's WiFi network. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and ... Auto. Connect to confirm this change the language: 1. To change . When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router To install your router's WiFi network. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and ... Auto. Connect to confirm this change the language: 1. To change . When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name...
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You can also customize and manually specify your router to allow your Internet settings. 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. 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 23
You can also customize and manually specify your router to allow your Internet settings. 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. 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 23
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... A login window opens. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set it up your Internet connection for servers and protocols to the router network. 2. Enter the router admin user name and password. ...Click the Next button. Manually set up . Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings....
... A login window opens. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set it up your Internet connection for servers and protocols to the router network. 2. Enter the router admin user name and password. ...Click the Next button. Manually set up . Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings....