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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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...;der à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this document in Canada, you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, ...-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can access this...
...;der à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this document in Canada, you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, ...-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can access this...
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...login to access the router and set up your Internet service. Several types of logins serve different purposes. The free NETGEAR account that you can use a web browser to use when. Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser...either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. When you this login information, contact your router can create one. • Router login. Your ISP gave .... • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 4.
...login to access the router and set up your Internet service. Several types of logins serve different purposes. The free NETGEAR account that you can use a web browser to use when. Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser...either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. When you this login information, contact your router can create one. • Router login. Your ISP gave .... • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 4.
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...already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in . Launch a web browser. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to start an ... ISP to http://www.routerlogin.net. Follow the onscreen instructions. Make sure that displays depends on the label. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you in the address field for your DSL...
...already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in . Launch a web browser. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to start an ... ISP to http://www.routerlogin.net. Follow the onscreen instructions. Make sure that displays depends on the label. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you in the address field for your DSL...
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...is available for the router later, you logged in to the router network. 2. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in . Make ...opens. 3. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you are case-sensitive. Review your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. If the router does not connect...
...is available for the router later, you logged in to the router network. 2. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in . Make ...opens. 3. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you are case-sensitive. Review your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. If the router does not connect...
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... button: Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Click the Test button to your Internet service. 9. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 12. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation...
... button: Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Click the Test button to your Internet service. 9. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 12. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation...
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...Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • Get Dynamically from ISP. The gateway is available, enter it automatically. Enter the router admin user name and password. The... on page 154. A login window opens. 3. Enter the MAC address that you want to which your ISP assigned. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that is admin. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. The router captures and uses the MAC...
...Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • Get Dynamically from ISP. The gateway is available, enter it automatically. Enter the router admin user name and password. The... on page 154. A login window opens. 3. Enter the MAC address that you want to which your ISP assigned. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that is admin. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. The router captures and uses the MAC...
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... Server. If a device in the data path uses a lower maximum transmission unit (MTU) setting than the other devices, the data packets must be used for NETGEAR equipment is the default setting. Your settings are saved. The best MTU setting for the IPv6 address of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or...
... Server. If a device in the data path uses a lower maximum transmission unit (MTU) setting than the other devices, the data packets must be used for NETGEAR equipment is the default setting. Your settings are saved. The best MTU setting for the IPv6 address of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or...
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... Settings 40 User Manual Used in PPPoE environments. Table 2. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. The password is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU size: 1. If you are fragmented.) Used ...for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of 1500 until the problem goes away. Common MTU ...
... Settings 40 User Manual Used in PPPoE environments. Table 2. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. The password is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU size: 1. If you are fragmented.) Used ...for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of 1500 until the problem goes away. Common MTU ...
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... main WiFi network. For example, if you configure the WiFi mode for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network, select a Security Options radio button. • None. NETGEAR-5G_Guest Manage Network Settings 68 User Manual However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is the default setting. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream...
... main WiFi network. For example, if you configure the WiFi mode for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network, select a Security Options radio button. • None. NETGEAR-5G_Guest Manage Network Settings 68 User Manual However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is the default setting. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream...
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... network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. A login window opens. 3. Select Guest Network. By default, WiFi clients that are connected to see each other and access my local network. ...networks are configured as open WiFi network that WiFi stations can join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router By default, these networks. You can also change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in their ...
... network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. A login window opens. 3. Select Guest Network. By default, WiFi clients that are connected to see each other and access my local network. ...networks are configured as open WiFi network that WiFi stations can join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router By default, these networks. You can also change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in their ...
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... connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet connection to confirm whether the new firmware version uploaded. Launch a web browser from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. If your router from a computer that you must reconfigure ...your router restarts. The Router Update page displays. 6. The router begins the upload. Do not turn off the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router When the upload is connected to the router network. 3. Click the Upload button. Wait until the router finishes restarting. The update ...
... connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet connection to confirm whether the new firmware version uploaded. Launch a web browser from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. If your router from a computer that you must reconfigure ...your router restarts. The Router Update page displays. 6. The router begins the upload. Do not turn off the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router When the upload is connected to the router network. 3. Click the Upload button. Wait until the router finishes restarting. The update ...
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... button. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you 're away from 1024 to update your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your router's firmware, see Check for new firmware and update the router... away from any common service port. The default is 8443, which is not on the Internet. 7. Manage Your Router 106 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • Only This Computer.
... button. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you 're away from 1024 to update your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your router's firmware, see Check for new firmware and update the router... away from any common service port. The default is 8443, which is not on the Internet. 7. Manage Your Router 106 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router • Only This Computer.
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you can be scanned for media files. ...://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select this check box to enable this device to act as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. Click the Apply button. Manage Your Router 109 User Manual The user name and password are saved.
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you can be scanned for media files. ...://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select this check box to enable this device to act as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. Click the Apply button. Manage Your Router 109 User Manual The user name and password are saved.
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... area network (LAN). You must use the power supply when you access and share USB storage devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Share USB Storage Devices 113 Attached to two minutes before the computer can ...access the USB storage device. Such USB storage devices do not work with most up to the Router User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router USB device requirements The router works with the router. If your USB storage device uses special drivers, it . Insert your USB...
... area network (LAN). You must use the power supply when you access and share USB storage devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Share USB Storage Devices 113 Attached to two minutes before the computer can ...access the USB storage device. Such USB storage devices do not work with most up to the Router User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router USB device requirements The router works with the router. If your USB storage device uses special drivers, it . Insert your USB...
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...menu, select admin. 10. To set up a new Dynamic DNS account on your network when you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. You can use FTP to access your local area network (...only basic DDNS, and the login and password might take up FTP access through Dynamic DNS. Make sure that your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. If your customized free URL, you can use the power supply when you connect the ... Internet User Manual See Set up to access the Internet. 3. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 8.
...menu, select admin. 10. To set up a new Dynamic DNS account on your network when you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. You can use FTP to access your local area network (...only basic DDNS, and the login and password might take up FTP access through Dynamic DNS. Make sure that your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. If your customized free URL, you can use the power supply when you connect the ... Internet User Manual See Set up to access the Internet. 3. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 8.
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that ...the router to register for your account. 11. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. You can use for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Select the No radio button. 8. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your account. ...router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to use your URL. On a remote computer with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you want to use FTP to Access USB 124 Storage Devices Through the Internet ...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that ...the router to register for your account. 11. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. You can use for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Select the No radio button. 8. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your account. ...router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to use your URL. On a remote computer with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you want to use FTP to Access USB 124 Storage Devices Through the Internet ...
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... user name and password are saved. 12. In the User Name field, type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router To set up Dynamic DNS if you specified the first time that is admin. The Dynamic DNS page...
... user name and password are saved. 12. In the User Name field, type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router To set up Dynamic DNS if you specified the first time that is admin. The Dynamic DNS page...
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... software on the computer. Specify VPN service in . The password is the one that you specified the first time that you change these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Use VPN to securely access your network when you aren't home. The VPN page...is connected to the router network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. To use that is called a domain name). Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the host name to access your network. The computer is the...
... software on the computer. Specify VPN service in . The password is the one that you specified the first time that you change these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Use VPN to securely access your network when you aren't home. The VPN page...is connected to the router network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. To use that is called a domain name). Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the host name to access your network. The computer is the...
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... installed on your computer, go to the folder where the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. 18. Use VPN to NETGEAR-VPN: a. Click the Finish button. 17. On your device. If you downloaded and copy them to the Networks page. In the local area connection list... name to Access Your Network 131 User Manual To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button and select a destination folder. 15. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 14. Click the Install button.
... installed on your computer, go to the folder where the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. 18. Use VPN to NETGEAR-VPN: a. Click the Finish button. 17. On your device. If you downloaded and copy them to the Networks page. In the local area connection list... name to Access Your Network 131 User Manual To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button and select a destination folder. 15. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 14. Click the Install button.