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Run a speed test, pause the Internet, see all the connected devices, and more with the app Check out everything you can do on the Nighthawk app! Quick Start 1 Download the Nighthawk app to install your router On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup instructions. 2 Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity. Your Nighthawk comes with NETGEAR Armor™ Tap the Security icon in your devices. 3 Do more . Armor blocks online threats like hackers and phishing attempts on your Nighthawk app to verify that NETGEAR Armor is activated.
Run a speed test, pause the Internet, see all the connected devices, and more with the app Check out everything you can do on the Nighthawk app! Quick Start 1 Download the Nighthawk app to install your router On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup instructions. 2 Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity. Your Nighthawk comes with NETGEAR Armor™ Tap the Security icon in your devices. 3 Do more . Armor blocks online threats like hackers and phishing attempts on your Nighthawk app to verify that NETGEAR Armor is activated.
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...with the installation, try installing with the Nighthawk app again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance ...information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Reconnect your router...
...with the installation, try installing with the Nighthawk app again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance ...information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Reconnect your router...
User Manual
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User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Model RAX50 August 2020 202-12030-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Model RAX50 August 2020 202-12030-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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.... See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. If you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at community...
.... See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. If you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at community...
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... Use a web browser to access the router 19 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log in to the router 21 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually set up the Internet connection 24 Specify...
... Use a web browser to access the router 19 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log in to the router 21 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually set up the Internet connection 24 Specify...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection 37 Manage the MTU size 39 MTU concepts 39 Change the MTU size 40 Chapter 4 Control ...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection 37 Manage the MTU size 39 MTU concepts 39 Change the MTU size 40 Chapter 4 Control ...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Edit a static route 79 Delete a static route 80 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 81 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 81 Enable or disable ... Manage remote access 105 Set up remote management 105 Use remote access 106 Connect to your router while you're away from home using the Nighthawk app 106 Turn off the router LEDs 107 Set your time zone 107 Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings 109 Return the router to its factory...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Edit a static route 79 Delete a static route 80 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 81 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 81 Enable or disable ... Manage remote access 105 Set up remote management 105 Use remote access 106 Connect to your router while you're away from home using the Nighthawk app 106 Turn off the router LEDs 107 Set your time zone 107 Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings 109 Return the router to its factory...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Erase the settings 110 Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 113 Connect a USB storage device to the ...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Erase the settings 110 Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 113 Connect a USB storage device to the ...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up port forwarding to a local server 141 Add a custom port forwarding service 142 Edit a port forwarding service 143 Delete a port forwarding entry ...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up port forwarding to a local server 141 Add a custom port forwarding service 142 Edit a port forwarding service 143 Delete a port forwarding entry ...
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Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Figure 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable.
Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Figure 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable.
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... ready. • Blinking white. Figure 2. The router is not supplied to the router. Power is ready. • Blinking white. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. No Ethernet...
... ready. • Blinking white. Figure 2. The router is not supplied to the router. Power is ready. • Blinking white. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. No Ethernet...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Table 1. No device is trying to connect. • Off. A USB device is plugged in and is connected to your router's WiFi network without ...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Table 1. No device is trying to connect. • Off. A USB device is plugged in and is connected to your router's WiFi network without ...
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... router. 4. Use these ports to connect LAN devices to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem. 5. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1. USB 3.0 port. DC power connector. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Rear panel The rear panel...
... router. 4. Use these ports to connect LAN devices to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem. 5. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1. USB 3.0 port. DC power connector. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Rear panel The rear panel...
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... Hardware Setup 13 User Manual Router label Attach and position the antennas Before you are done attaching the antennas, position the antennas as shown. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Note: Make sure...
... Hardware Setup 13 User Manual Router label Attach and position the antennas Before you are done attaching the antennas, position the antennas as shown. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Note: Make sure...
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... metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Home security systems - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Solid metal door - Brick - Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within line of sight to your WiFi devices. • Make sure...
... metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Home security systems - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Solid metal door - Brick - Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within line of sight to your WiFi devices. • Make sure...
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Drill holes in the holes. 3. Bottom of the router To wall-mount your router. 2. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of your router. Figure 6. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router: 1.
Drill holes in the holes. 3. Bottom of the router To wall-mount your router. 2. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of your router. Figure 6. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router: 1.
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.... The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready. Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. 2.
.... The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready. Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. 2.
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The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Use a web browser to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. 2 Connect to the network and access the router You can connect and how to access the router and log in. This chapter explains the ways you can connect to access the router • Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app • Change the language 17
The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Use a web browser to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. 2 Connect to the network and access the router You can connect and how to access the router and log in. This chapter explains the ways you can connect to access the router • Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app • Change the language 17
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... receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Press the WPS button on the router label. 3. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area...
... receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Press the WPS button on the router label. 3. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area...
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... that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you know which login to access the router. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the network and 19 access the router User Manual The login that the computers and devices in... cable), you use a web browser to use a web browser to your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. The free NETGEAR account that you this login information, contact your Internet service. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 4.
... that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you know which login to access the router. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the network and 19 access the router User Manual The login that the computers and devices in... cable), you use a web browser to use a web browser to your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. The free NETGEAR account that you this login information, contact your Internet service. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 4.