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...'re having problems with the Nighthawk app again. • If you're still unable to access the router web interface. Reboot 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.... June 2020 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of Conformity, visit https...
...'re having problems with the Nighthawk app again. • If you're still unable to access the router web interface. Reboot 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.... June 2020 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of Conformity, visit https...
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Model RAX75 June 2019 202-12006-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Model RAX75 June 2019 202-12006-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Support Thank you use...
... trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Support Thank you use...
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... Automatic Internet Setup 21 Log In to the Router 23 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 24 Change the language 24 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 27 Manually set up the Internet connection 27 Specify an Internet connection without a login 27 Specify an Internet...
... Automatic Internet Setup 21 Log In to the Router 23 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 24 Change the language 24 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 27 Manually set up the Internet connection 27 Specify an Internet connection without a login 27 Specify an Internet...
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set up a static route 80 Edit a static route 81 Delete a...to Optimize Internet Traffic Management......91 Enable Dynamic QoS 91 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update.........92 Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database 92 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play......93 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality...Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 99 Check for new firmware and update the router 99 Manually upload firmware to the router 100 Change the admin password 101 Enable admin password recovery 101 Recover the ...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set up a static route 80 Edit a static route 81 Delete a...to Optimize Internet Traffic Management......91 Enable Dynamic QoS 91 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update.........92 Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database 92 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play......93 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality...Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 99 Check for new firmware and update the router 99 Manually upload firmware to the router 100 Change the admin password 101 Enable admin password recovery 101 Recover the ...
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Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1.
Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1.
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The router is sending or receiving traffic. Blinking white. The port is ready. Off. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Top view Table 1. The router is not ready, firmware is not supplied to the router. Power is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. Internet ... Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. LED descriptions LED and Button Power LED Description Solid white. No Ethernet cable is ready. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Top Panel LEDs and Buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router.
The router is sending or receiving traffic. Blinking white. The port is ready. Off. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Top view Table 1. The router is not ready, firmware is not supplied to the router. Power is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. Internet ... Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. LED descriptions LED and Button Power LED Description Solid white. No Ethernet cable is ready. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Top Panel LEDs and Buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router.
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... now safe to remove the attached USB device. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on . Blinking white. Blinking amber. USB 3.0 port LED USB 3.0 port LED WiFi LED WPS LED Solid white. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Table 1. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the...
... now safe to remove the attached USB device. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on . Blinking white. Blinking amber. USB 3.0 port LED USB 3.0 port LED WiFi LED WPS LED Solid white. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Table 1. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the...
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... the following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. Use Ethernet ports 4 and 5 to cable a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to LAN devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Rear Panel The following components: • LED On/Off switch. Hardware Setup 13 User...
... the following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. Use Ethernet ports 4 and 5 to cable a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to LAN devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Rear Panel The following components: • LED On/Off switch. Hardware Setup 13 User...
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Figure 4. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • DC power connector. Extend the Antennas Before you install your router, extend the antennas as shown in the product package to the DC power connector. Position the antennas Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Connect the power adapter that came in the following figure.
Figure 4. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • DC power connector. Extend the Antennas Before you install your router, extend the antennas as shown in the product package to the DC power connector. Position the antennas Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Connect the power adapter that came in the following figure.
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...Place your router near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the router in Vietnam NETGEAR, INC. In addition, position your router according to your WiFi devices. • Make ... network. Input:19V 3.16A 272-13284-01 Figure 5. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Router label Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within reach...password: password FCC ID: PY318200414 This device complies with Part 15 of your router. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Router Label The router label shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (...
...Place your router near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the router in Vietnam NETGEAR, INC. In addition, position your router according to your WiFi devices. • Make ... network. Input:19V 3.16A 272-13284-01 Figure 5. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Router label Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within reach...password: password FCC ID: PY318200414 This device complies with Part 15 of your router. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Router Label The router label shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (...
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Ceiling fans - Microwaves - Solid metal door - Fish tanks - Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Computers - WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access. Home security ... passes through. • Other WiFi access points in and around your home might limit the range of your router's signal. Mirrors - Aluminum studs - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Brick - ...
Ceiling fans - Microwaves - Solid metal door - Fish tanks - Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Computers - WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access. Home security ... passes through. • Other WiFi access points in and around your home might limit the range of your router's signal. Mirrors - Aluminum studs - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Brick - ...
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.... Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 4. Hardware Setup 17 User Manual Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect... your main Ethernet cable to a modem. 45° 45° Figure 6. Unplug your router: 1. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Cable Your Router Power on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in the Off position.
.... Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 4. Hardware Setup 17 User Manual Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect... your main Ethernet cable to a modem. 45° 45° Figure 6. Unplug your router: 1. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Cable Your Router Power on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in the Off position.
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Hardware Setup 18 User Manual To turn off using the LED On/Off switch: Move the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to disable or enable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs (see Disable LED blinking or turn the LEDs on or off LEDs on page 113). Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Note: You can also log in to the router to the On or Off position.
Hardware Setup 18 User Manual To turn off using the LED On/Off switch: Move the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to disable or enable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs (see Disable LED blinking or turn the LEDs on or off LEDs on page 113). Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Note: You can also log in to the router to the On or Off position.
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...select the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Press the WPS button on the router. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN... wired connection You can connect your WPS-enabled device. 3. On your computer to the Router's Network 20 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual The password is on the router label. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable a LAN port on the router.
...select the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Press the WPS button on the router. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN... wired connection You can connect your WPS-enabled device. 3. On your computer to the Router's Network 20 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual The password is on the router label. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable a LAN port on the router.
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...of logins are using the settings described here. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you this login information, contact your Internet service. The login that your Internet service. The free NETGEAR account that you need to your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you can... router. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your subscriptions. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the Router's Network 21 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual It is preset with the admin user name when you understand...
...of logins are using the settings described here. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you this login information, contact your Internet service. The login that your Internet service. The free NETGEAR account that you need to your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you can... router. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your subscriptions. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the Router's Network 21 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual It is preset with the admin user name when you understand...
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP...basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Router's Network 22 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual Make sure that your computer or mobile device is powered on your router: 1. Make sure that the router...connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in . Follow the onscreen instructions. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to the router. • Make sure that the router is receiving ...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP...basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Router's Network 22 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual Make sure that your computer or mobile device is powered on your router: 1. Make sure that the router...connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in . Follow the onscreen instructions. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to the router. • Make sure that the router is receiving ...
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...the router later, you logged in to download and install the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 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 network. 2. Make sure that you ...can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Enter the router admin user name and password. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support...
...the router later, you logged in to download and install the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 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 network. 2. Make sure that you ...can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Enter the router admin user name and password. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support...
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...The password is connected to the Router's Network 24 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual To download the app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. 2. To change the language: 1. Follow the prompts on your router's WiFi network. The... to the router network. 2. To install your router and connect to join the router's WiFi network. 3. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Install and manage your router with NETGEAR. Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are case-sensitive. The app ...
...The password is connected to the Router's Network 24 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual To download the app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. 2. To change the language: 1. Follow the prompts on your router's WiFi network. The... to the router network. 2. To install your router and connect to join the router's WiFi network. 3. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Install and manage your router with NETGEAR. Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are case-sensitive. The app ...
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 5. Connect to confirm this change. When prompted, click the OK button to the Router's Network 25 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 5. Connect to confirm this change. When prompted, click the OK button to the Router's Network 25 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual The page refreshes with the language that you selected.